site.btaTop Bulgarian Archaeological Discoveries of 2024 Presented in Exhibition
An exhibition highlighting the most important Bulgarian archaeological discoveries and projects of 2024 opened in the central hall of Sofia's National Archaeology Institute and Museum (NAIM) on Friday. It was unveiled by Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh and NAIM Director Hristo Popov. The exhibition can be viewed from February 15 until June 8.
Bulgaria celebrates Archaeologists Day every year on February 14.
In a speech, Borshosh expressed appreciation of the hard work behind the archaeological discoveries. "I assure you that in the Ministry of Tourism you have an extremely dedicated partner. Your job is to discover, and you can count on us to popularize our rich cultural heritage around the world."
The exhibition Bulgarian Archaeology 2024 has been organized by the NAIM in collaboration with 19 other museums. It features more than 500 artifacts, among them gold, silver and bronze jewellery, fine ceramic figurines and vessels, marble statues, tools, weapons and coins. They showcase the development of the cultures in the Bulgarian land from the New Stone Age until the late Middle Ages. The display features 32 archaeological sites showing the diversity and the significance of the Bulgarian archaeological heritage.
Deputy Culture Minister Georgi Sultanov, who was also at the opening, described archaeology and the popularization of its discoveries as a "spiritual mission."
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences President Evelina Slavcheva said Bulgaria is exceptionally rich in history and culture. She noted that the NAIM exhibits are representative of the precious archaeological finds unearthed in various corners of Bulgaria.
NAIM Director Hristo Popov described the archaeological year 2024 as abounding in discoveries and emotions. He said archaeologists and museum workers are fond of their occupations, but they also need to be "stubborn" because they encounter various problems. "Sadly, there are major deficiencies and imperfections in the system and the way it functions, related to excessive bureaucracy," Popov said.
The Ministry of Tourism has contributed to this story.
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